Source: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-james-harden-daryl-morey-nba-trade-clippers-20231018.html

Nick Nurse admitted he was surprised that Harden was a practice no-show. However, the coach said he still expects him to play Friday.

The Sixers plan to give him a chance to explain his unexcused absence before deciding on disciplinary actions.

But the answer is clear: Harden is frustrated that the Sixers haven’t progressed in trade talks with the Clippers.

A league source told The Inquirer last week that Los Angeles wants the deal done soon. The Clippers are interested in him adding regular-season scoring as a way to take the load off Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Los Angeles wants their All-Star wings healthy for what it hopes will be a long postseason run.